Tiny tots corner
Soft blocks, ball pit with a gate, and a parent bench inside the zone. Max height 42 inches for entry; staff checks wristband colors.
Indoor play cafe · Chicago
Rain outside slides inside.
HopScotch House is a 12,000 sq ft play center in Lincoln Park with wristband check-in, a cafe that serves adult espresso and kid smoothies, and separate zones so toddlers are not bulldozed by birthday sprint teams. Grip socks required, waivers signed on a kiosk, and staff roam every twenty minutes to sanitize high-touch handles. Capacity pauses are posted at the front desk when zones reach safe limits, and re-entry stamps expire at 13:00 so lunch crowds do not stack at the door.
Venue specs
- Age zones
- 3
- Private party rooms
- 2
- Tallest slide
- 18 ft
- Days open weekly
- 7
Zones inside
Climb & slide
Three-story foam structure with one-way arrows posted at busy hours.
Imagination village
Play kitchen, market stand and dress-up wall with labeled bins for cleanup contests.
Cafe mezzanine
Sightlines to the toddler zone. Local pastries, drip coffee and a microwave for packed baby food.
Party rooms
Balloon-free policy optional; you bring cake, we slice and serve with compostable plates.
Safety desk
Waiver kiosks, grip sock vending and a first-aid lead on every shift.
Day play & parties
Wristbands are single-day. Re-entry allowed with stamp before 13:00.
Peak hours
Weekday play
Mon–Thu, one child wristband.
$14
- Grip socks $3
- Under 12 months free
- Cafe discounts
Weekend play
Fri–Sun peak hours.
$18
- 90-minute sessions when at capacity
- Priority re-entry line
- Locker rental $2
Party package
Up to 15 kids, 2 hours.
$349
- Dedicated host
- Room + play time
- Digital invites
Caregivers on the mezzanine
“The toddler gate actually latches. I could drink hot coffee for once.”
“Birthday host handled pin-the-tail AND vacuumed foam blocks after.”
“Weekday wristband price beats renting a bounce house in our condo courtyard.”
Before you visit
Are socks required?
Grip socks only — we sell them at the desk. Bare feet and regular socks are not allowed on equipment.
Can adults play on the structures?
Accompanying adults may assist toddlers in the tiny zone. Big structure is for children under 54 inches tall.
Do you allow outside food?
Snacks for dietary needs yes; full meals should be purchased upstairs or eaten in the lobby picnic area.
How do parties work?
Private room for cake, then open play with colored wristbands. Deposit due at booking; guest count due 48 hours ahead.
Is there parking?
Validated garage parking on Clark Street; strollers fold at the mezzanine rail. Drop-off zone is marked with orange cones on weekend mornings.
Do you host school field trips?
Weekday mornings before 11:00 for groups of fifteen or more. Chaperone ratios enforced; we provide a printed safety brief for bus drivers.
Party inquiry
Tell us your date and guest count — we reply within one business day.